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Established in 1883, Black Hills State University is a public liberal arts university located in Spearfish, South Dakota. The university offers a dynamic learning environment for students who want to study in the USA. The Black Hills State University ranking is #127-166 in Regional Universities Midwest (US News). Bachelor's, Associate, and Master's degrees are available for prospective students. The business program offered at Black Hills State University ranks among the top 5% of business schools worldwide. In terms of student enrollment, Black Hills State University is a small institution comprises. Presently, its college campus is home to 3,346 students.
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Highlights
| Established | 1883 |
| Location | South Dakota, USA |
| Type of University | Public |
| Campus Setting | Rural |
| Student Enrollment (2021) | 3,346 |
| Basic Tuition Fee for International Undergraduate Students | 17065.60 USD |
| Basic Tuition Fee for International Graduate Students | 6,987 USD-19,407 USD |
| Test Scores Accepted | IELTS/SAT/TOEFL/GMAT |
| Intake sessions | Fall and Spring |
| Students receiving financial aid | 92% |
| Official website | bhsu.edu |
Black Hills State University Programs
- Black Hills State University offers both undergraduate and graduate programs.
- There are 65 bachelor majors, 69 minors, 9 masters, 14 pre-professionals, 18 certificates, 15 online, and 7 associate degrees available.
- The university also offers certificate programs in study fields of Business and Natural Sciences, Education and Behavioural Sciences as well as Liberal Arts.
- The most popular majors offered by the university are – Business and Economics, Life Sciences, Social, Communications and Humanities.
Black Hills State University Campus & Accommodation
Black Hills State University is spread across 123 acres of land at Spearfish and Rapid City in South Dakota. It has amazing scenic beauty. BHSU ranks #9 among the top 20 best colleges for outdoor adventures by collegechoice.net. Also, Spearfish is one of the top 21 best small towns in America by Architectural Digest Magazine.
On-Campus Accommodation
Black Hills State University offers students with on-campus housing in one of its co-ed residence halls and the Yellow Jacket Apartments. The university has five residence halls and eight apartment complexes for students who plan to stay on campus.
| Residence Halls | Per Academic Year Housing Rates |
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| Bordeaux Hall (Single) | $3,797 |
| Bordeaux Hall (Double Occupancy) | $2,682 |
| Heidepriem Hall, Thomas Hall, Humber Hall (Single) | $2,451 |
| Heidepriem Hall, Thomas Hall, Humber Hall (Double Occupancy) | $1,877 |
| Heidepriem Hall, Thomas Hall, Humber Hall (Double Room-Single Occupancy) | $2,744 |
| Wenona Cook Small (Single) | $1,885 |
| Wenona Cook Large (Single) | $2,356 |
| Wenona Cook (Double Occupancy) | $2,639 |
| Wenona Cook (Double Room-Single Occupancy) | $2,639 |
Application Process at Black Hills State University
For admissions at BHSU, international students can apply online for their admissions in Fall and Spring session. The admissions are open for 2023-2024 academic sessions:
| Particulars | Details |
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| Admission Deadline | Fall: June 1 Spring: November 1 |
| Application Portal | Black Hills State University Portal |
| Application Fees | UG: 20 USD PG: 35 USD |
| TOEFL Score |
61 TOEFL iBT Score or above |
| Documents Required |
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Black Hills State University Cost of Attendance
The table below shows the estimated cost of attendance for UG and Graduate Students for a year (2 semesters):
| Expenses | UG Fee (in USD) | Graduate Fee (in USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | 9,723 | 6,987 - 12,065.40 |
| International Student Fee | 200 | 200 |
| Standard Room | 3,608 | 3,608 |
| Standard Meal | 3,534 | 3,534 |
| Health Insurance | 968 | 968 |
| Books and Supplies | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Personal Expenses | 1,000-2,000 | 1,000-2,000 |
Black Hills State University Scholarship and Financial Aids
Black Hills State University invites scholarship applications from both domestic and international students. A number of scholarship options are available for students.
- Global Ambassador Scholarship
- Eligibility: Student admitted to the University
- Deadline: Fall semester- May 1; Spring semester- October 1
- Apply: International Scholarship Application
- Criteria: Personal Essay, GPA, Test Scores, Extracurricular involvement
- Amount: Free Housing for 8 academic semesters (approximately 14,000 USD spread over four years)
- Buzz Bonus Scholarship
- Eligibility: Only high school graduates who apply during the senior year of high school are eligible.
- Criteria: Minimum SAT score of 1060 and also be a part of the top 33% of class rank
- Apply: Contact International Relations Office
- Amount:
| SAT Scores Required | Scholarship Amount (in USD) |
|---|---|
| 1260 or higher | 1,000 |
| 1200 – 1250 | 750 |
| 1060 – 1190 | 500 |
International students can also apply for outside international scholarships awarded by various private organizations.
Black Hills State University Alumni Network
University has an Alumni Association established on June 14, 1894. It was made to help Alumni with Leadership, Organization, and Planning of Alumni Activities. The University association maintains a record of over 17000 alumni.
- It sponsors many events and Programs and Alumni Awards Luncheon, Swarm Days Events, Alumni meet, 50 years Club are organized regularly.
- Alumni Magazine
- Swarm days( Homecoming)
- Some of the notable alumni are
- Zac Alcorn, former NFL tight end
- Jillian Balow- Wyoming superintendent of public instruction, effective 2015, graduate studies in 2000
- Raymond W. Carpenter, US Army Major General who served as acting Director of the Army National Guard
- Dan Davis, writer, and international fugitive
- Steve Harshman- Class of 1986, 64th Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives, Jan 2017–present.
Black Hills State University Program Fees & Deadlines
| Program | Important Dates | Fees | Exams Score | Action |
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M.B.A 2 years | Spring Application Deadline (1st Dec 2022) Fall Application Deadline (1st Aug 2023) | USD 16,896/Yr USD 16,896 /Yr |
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Black Hills State University Scholarships
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Overseas Scholarship | Scholarship per student$15,400 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeNeed-Based | |
| FormSwift Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| Next Genius Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Claes Isacson Scholarship | Scholarship per student$20,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeNeed-Based | |
| Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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Black Hills State University Admissions
Application Portal: https://apply.sdbor.edu/login.cfm?inst=bhsu
Early Action Deadlines
Important Date: November1 (Application deadline)Important Date: April1 (Application results)Regular Decision Deadlines
Important Date: January15 (Application deadline)Important Date: April1 (Application results)
Black Hills State University Exam Scores
| Exams | Avg. Score | Min Score | Max. Score | %Submitted' |
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| Undergraduate | ||||
| SAT | 1055 | 893 | 1216 | 2 |
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| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 543 | 458 | 628 | - |
| Mathematics | 512 | 435 | 588 | - |
| ACT | 21 | 18 | 24 | 86 |
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| English | 20 | 17 | 23 | - |
| Mathematics | 21 | 17 | 24 | - |
Attendance Cost
The table shows average yearly cost of attendance for international students. Amount may vary with the course opted, nature of accommodation, and personal spending habits of a candidate.Check Program wise Fees
Faculty
| Total Faculty | Full Time | Part Time | Graduate Assistants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2924 | 1622 | 1302 | 12 |
Black Hills State University Campus Location
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● All distance are measured radially. Actual distance may vary
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